Call me dramatic, but there’s no other pest that strikes fear into my heart like a wriggling, wiggling mass of tent caterpillars.It’s not because of the damage they do to plants, but because their nest
06.06.2023 - 19:47 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
How to Identify and Treat Rose Rust Phragmidium spp.Some years, I step outside and notice some sort of problem developing on my roses, and I ask myself why I bother.
There are much easier plants to grow, right? Then I cut some of my favorite flowers and bring them inside, and I remember why it’s all worth it.
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Rose rust is one of those diseases that makes me question my dedication to roses. I live in an area where it’s a matter of when, not if, I’ll be dealing with fungal issues.
When those tell-tale orange spores pop up, I know I let my care routine slip, and it’s time to step it back up.
Rust can be prevented, to some degree, but it’s pretty hard to eradicate. Better yet, there are many resistant options out there.
It used to be that rust mostly stuck to warm, humid areas like the Southern US and the Pacific Coast states. But as the climate changes and previously frigid areas experience warmer winters, it’s taking hold in more areas.
In some coastal areas, it’s a chronic issue that growers will deal with year after year. In this guide, we’re going to do our best to help you keep this fungal issue out of your garden.
If it does come calling, we’ll also help you deal with it. Here’s what we’re going to go over to make that happen:
If you’re already dealing with rust, my condolences. You’re probably eager to figure out what you need to do, so let’s not wait one minute more:
What Is Rose Rust?Rose rust is caused by several species of fungi in the Phragmidium genus.
The fungi in this genus only infect roses, so you don’t have to worry about the other plants in your garden coming down with this disease.
If you wanted to
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